CSS Overflow

The CSS overflow property specifies how to handle the content when it overflows its block level container.

We know that every single element on a page is a rectangular box and the size, positioning and behavior of these boxes are controlled via CSS.

Let's take an example: If you don't set the height of the box, it will grow as large as the content. But if you set a specific height or width of the box and the content inside cannot fit then what will happen. The CSS overflow property is used to overcome this problem. It specifies whether to clip content, render scroll bars, or just display content.

CSS Overflow property values

Value	Description
visible	It specifies that overflow is not clipped. it renders outside the element's box.this is a default value.
hidden	It specifies that the overflow is clipped, and rest of the content will be invisible.
scroll	It specifies that the overflow is clipped, and a scroll bar is used to see the rest of the content.
auto	It specifies that if overflow is clipped, a scroll bar is needed to see the rest of the content.
inherit	It inherits the property from its parent element.
initial	It is used to set the property to its initial value.

CSS Overflow Example

Let's see a simple CSS overflow property.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
div.scroll {
    background-color: #00ffff;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    overflow: scroll;
}

div.hidden {
    background-color: #00FF00;
    width: 100px;
    height: 170px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>The overflow property specifies what to do if the content of an element exceeds the size of the element's box.</p>
<p>overflow:scroll</p>
<div class="scroll">You can use the overflow property when you want to have better control of the layout.
 The default value is visible.</div>
<p>overflow:hidden</p>
<div class="hidden">You can use the overflow property when you want to have better control of the layout. 
The default value is visible.</div>
</body>
</html>

Test it Now

Output:

The overflow property specifies what to do if the content of an element exceeds the size of the element's box.

overflow:scroll

You can use the overflow property when you want to have better control of the layout. The default value is visible.

overflow:hidden

You can use the overflow property when you want to have better control of the layout. The default value is visible.

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